S523
An Act updating the public financing law
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to limit the amount of money that candidates can spend on campaigns for statewide offices through the establishment of voluntary expenditure caps. It aims to provide greater transparency and potentially reduce the influence of large donors in these elections. The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws and subsequently heard. It is related to previous legislation concerning public financing.
Key provisions
- Establishes voluntary campaign finance expenditure caps.
- Applies to candidates running for statewide elective offices.
- Aims to increase transparency in campaign spending.
- Relates to the existing public financing law.
- Was accompanied by a study order (S2727).
Who is affected
- Candidates for statewide elective offices
- Campaign finance committees
- Voters in statewide elections
Notable changes
- Introduces a system of voluntary expenditure caps, differing from mandatory limits.
- Focuses specifically on statewide offices.
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.523 194th (Current)
An Act updating the public financing law
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 523) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish voluntary campaign finance expenditure caps for candidates seeking statewide elective offices. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.523
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2727 |
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